Artichoke Soup

(from kintyre’s recipe box)

Source: Williams - Sonoma

Serves 6 people

Categories: dinner, not tried

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 large artichokes, trimmed, quartered (for trimming instructions, go to williams-sonoma.com/artichokes)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 small yellow onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • Six 1/2 inch baguette slices, toasted
  • Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Squeeze lemon into a bowl of cold water; add rinds and artichokes.

  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

  3. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add 2 1/2 cups stock, wine, and thyme; bring to a simmer.

  5. Remove from heat.

  6. Drain artichokes; put in pressure cooker along with potato.

  7. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  8. Add wine mixture.

  9. Cover and cook 20 minutes.

  10. Release pressure; add spinach and let wilt, about 5 minutes.

  11. Using an immersion blender, puree until smooth.

  12. Strain into a saucepan.

  13. Add more stock to reach desired consistency.

  14. Whisk in cream.

  15. Ladle into bowls; top each with a baguette slice and cheese.

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